Career guidance is a collaborative effort by staff, teachers, whānau members, and community partners. This information is provided to assist with career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation of students with the objective of facilitating a successful transition into post-secondary opportunities and the 21st century global workplace.

One of the most difficult choices in a young person’s life is deciding what they want to study. They have to think about what they like doing, what they’re actually good at, and what sort of jobs will be around for them when it comes time to enter the workforce. 

Remember: automation is here and the robots are coming, regardless of whether we like it or not. Anywhere from 24% to 46% of jobs are predicted to disappear in the next two decades with labourers, drivers, machinery operators, and those working clerical or admin jobs set to be the first to go.

Today’s students will be best prepared for work after 2020 with a qualification and skill set that can’t be outsourced, automated or disestablished. In light of this, MoneyHub – a consumer-focused online resource – has compiled a list of 20 jobs students ought to be studying for in 2019. Using government data on salaries, employment prospects, skill shortages and training positions, the following 20 listings take into account:

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A lack of experience is not always a barrier to a new job - you may already have the skills you need! Read the following article below to find out what transferable skills are, why employers look for them, and how to know which skills you can transfer to new jobs.

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Use any extra time you have while staying at home during Level 3 to work on your career.

From learning new skills to doing practice interviews, here's six ideas for ways you can grow your career from your couch: https://bit.ly/2KXNcYY

Feeling setback by the disruptions COVID-19 has caused? Many students are feeling the same. We want to reassure you that we will continue to support and guide all students to a brilliant career.

Take this time to plan your career pathway. There are so many opportunities, so many different types of jobs and careers in a wide variety of industries -- and there are also other career paths that are just emerging. Even if you are fairly sure of a career choice, take the time at Westland High School to explore similar (or even vastly different) careers. Explore all your options. Examine your likes and dislikes and take a few career-assessment tests.

The best way to find out about different careers is to ask people -- whānau, neighbours, friends, teachers, counsellors -- and get them to tell you about their career and tertiary or university experiences. If you have not already, begin to build a network of adults who know you and are willing to assist you in your educational and career endeavors.

It's great to have an ideal plan for your life, but remember that things happen, and your plans may need to change... so keep an open mind and keep your options open.

Some of your friends, or perhaps you, already know, or think you know, what you want to do in life. If so, that's fantastic, but don't become so myopic that you lose sight of other interesting opportunities. There are career paths that have not even started today that may be big in five or more years

No matter where you are in Westland High School, now is the time to plan the remainder of your high-school years, as well as your plans after high school.

Research your options. Tertiary study, universities, Defence Force, Apprenticeships and Training Providers.

Start thinking about teachers who might be willing to write letters of recommendation for you -- and approach them when the time is near.

New Zealand has no shortage of tertiary education and training providers.

New Zealand has 8 universities offering a huge range of academic courses and qualifications, 18 Institutes of Technology or Polytechnics which offer more vocational or work-related study courses, plus another 500+ education providers on top, all with specific fields of study or training.

These tertiary providers vary by the types of qualifications offered, how much they will cost, their focus of the study or training –  academic vs more practical training and their range of options for study (such as part-time study, or distance learning)

If you are thinking about tertiary study or training, take the time to look at what these providers can offer and make sure this can work best for you. They are all in the business of helping you into work or a career, and all get paid serious money to do this

University careers services around the country are still operating. Many services have moved their entire programme of activities and events online to support students and graduates during the current crisis. Careers information, advice and guidance, and many other support services, are available through online appointments, vlogs, podcasts, live chats, Instagram or Facebook-live streams